President McKinley Shot at Exposition Grounds
Special to the Guard reports President William McKinley was shot twice at noon while en route to a Temple of Music reception. An anarchist, Fred Nieman of Polish descent from Detroit, is identified as the assailant. The bullet lodged in the abdomen area. surgeons treat to prevent infection as the president is taken to the Exposition hospital.
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Burrao
New York
McKinley
Temple of Music
Exposition Grounds
Burra
Fred Nieman
Nieman
Detroit
Michigan
William McKinley
United States
Niles
Ohio
United States Army
Ohio Volunteer
Stark County
William J Bryan
Ep Guakp
Burrato
Anarchist Czolgosz
Burraro
Mra McKinley
Secret Service
Springfield Bridge Maintained After Court Adjourns
Commissioners Hill and Edwards inspected the Springfield steel bridge, finding need for a new pier possibly and a new horizontal floor. The bridge, erected in 1915, cost about 40 000 dollars. Pacific Bridge Company charged 45 dollars for services. The approach remains worn when heavy teams cross.
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Commissioners Court
Kincaid
Commissioners Hill
Edwards
Springfield
Pacific Bridge Company
Annual Hoppicking Gathering In Lane County Oregon
Fall hoppicking in Lane County Eugene grows rich yellow hops for world markets. Many pickers from the city and surrounding areas work for income and enjoy the outing with dancing in yards. Crop appears 2 percent below last year but quality is excellent and prices are expected to meet or exceed last year’s 15 cents. First sale reported as 15 bales at 10 cents per pound.
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Fall Biset
Lane County
Oregon
Eugene
Lmst
F E Dunn
Beavey Brea
Eugene Bun
Brownsville
McKinley
Robi Hays
DE Rice
Crenwell
Loop
Wheeler & Philips
Cottage Grove
CH Wallace
T J Binkerston
Eugene 14
Ll. N Roney
Columbia
J H McClung
F FE Dunn
Jessie Shirley
Fair Virginia
Nell Gynnie
Wyoming Mall
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Camille
Daniel Gaby
J M Williams
Lane County Hank
Chrieman
George Fisher
Blue River
C H Park
Lucky Boy Mine
Eugene Boy Honored in Cadet Battalions Appointments
Annapolis Md Sept 5 Announcement lists cadet battalion officers for the new academic year. Among named is F Wayne Osburn of Oregon appointed petty officer first class in the first division.
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Wayne Osburn
Naval Academy
Annapolis
F Wayne Osburn
Oregon
Hanna Says He Will Recover
New York dispatch quotes Senator Hanna saying the president will live after a critical illness. Dissolution of partnership at Eugene Steam Dye and Cleaning Works. Chris Marx Jr retires. Frank L Poindexter to continue business at West Eighth street stand.
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New York
Senator Hanna
Parressuir
Chris Marx, Jr
Frank L. Poindexter
Eugene Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
Marx
Poindexter
West Eighth Street
Peindexter
Fire damages fence and property near College Hill
A fierce fire burned a mile of fence and damaged property near Hendricks Hoffmans and Mrs Travis on College Hill while spreading from nearby slashing. The Daily Guard urges stricter fire prevention measures to avoid further losses.
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Hendricks
Hoffman
College Hill
TG Hendricks
Hoffmens
Travis
Local Briefs from Oregon and Nearby Areas
Daily Guard items report Leander Bros circus in Eastern Oregon and minor local happenings. Postmaster appointment, building projects, moved families, and upcoming theater shows are noted along with road and mining news. Community updates include hotel incident, rumors from Brownsville, contract awards, and church announcements.
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Leander Bros Circus
Oregon
Harrisburg Notes and Local Developments
Harrisburg notes report progress at the new flouring mill with the receiving apparatus started today after a delay caused by a dock strike in San Francisco. Harrisburg Lumber Company mill resumes after weeks idle due to log scarcity. Real estate ad offers 461 acres for sale near depot with water and timber, $12.8 per acre. Marriage notice records Wm Benner and Cora Ham wed in Astoria on September 4 101.
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Harrisburg
San Francisco
Harrisburg Lumber Company
D. Campbell
Astoria
Wm Benner
Alsea
Cora Ham
Eugene
Assassination notes and legal aftermath described
The report recounts the attempted assassination of President McKinley, detailing the gunman Leon Czolgocz from Detroit, his anarchist proclamation, confessions, and the surgeon’s notes on the president’s abdominal wound and recovery. Included are reactions from onlookers and associates, plus background on Czolgocz and Emma Goldman.
Personal notes from Eugene about visitors and travels
Portland resident Henry Walton, John F Kelly, and Herbert Condon return from Salem and Moscow Idaho while residents such as Miss Nellie Standish and Mrs Ed Andrews visit Eugene. Local figures including Prof J R Geddis and Eb E Hawley move between Albany, Leaburg, and the coast as families and friends travel for visits, sightseeing, and short trips.
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Guarda
Henry Walton
Portland
Eugene
John F Kelly
Salem
Herbert Condon
Moscow
Idaho
Frank Skipworth
Nion
City
Horace McKinley
San Francisco
al Auten
Creswell
Honry Condon
Oakland
Cal
Rose Coleman
F W Folsom
Junction
Agnes Mathews
Albany
John Gray
Little Son
Saginaw
Nellie J Standish
Ed Andrews
Cottage Grove
James N Blanton
Boswell Springs
E O Potter
Newport
J R Geddis
Klamath Falls
H E Aukney
M L Dorris
Independence
D L Hedges
W T Gordon
Drain
Theodore Tyre
Frank Blair
Bob Blair
Ennis Creek
Grace Campbell
Wm Cheshire
Leaburg
Sumpter
Claire Brintow
E R Hollenbeck
Knights of Pythias Lead In Trow Bridge Piano Vote
The Knights of Pythias remain first in the voting contest for the Trow bridge piano. By this afternoon’s count the top two contestants stand with Knights of Pythias at 50,997 and High Gend at 47,104 votes.
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Beily Guard
Knights of Pythias
Trowbridge
Real estate transfers and notices in court house items
Listings show transfers: Jason and Laura Neeley to 156.44 acres for 800 dollars. U E Woodeson to C C Coffman lot and 7 bikes. Hendrick’s addition to Eugene for 1400. George McMillen and EJ McMillen to Geo W Carter 140 acres. Arthur Frazer and Dora Erszet to Jac a Willoughby lot for 100. Bohemia Gold Mining Co pays 1100 to J E Young on Gold Cross property. Also note sale notice for a Black Jap setter.
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Jason Neeley
Laura Neeley
H A Hutchings
Woodeon
George McMillen
EJ McMillen
Geo W Carter
Arthur L Frazer
Dora Erszet
Jaca Willoughby
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Ogre
Bohemia Gold Mining
JE Young
Gold Cross
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Exposition Hospital
The
Iron and Steel Corporation
Pach Bros
M’kinley
Eugene Boy
Hanna
Guarasept
Dosarero Tro
Fourth Regiment
Henry Silester
BS Kelsey
Cloverdale
Rev Snyder
Cleverdale
Daily Guard, Geol
Alf Walker
Esloow
F Nicholson
Walter Ross
Drain Watchman
Allison
Point Terrace
Clive Abeshire
Griffin Hardware Co
Geo T Hul' & Son
Colorado Springs
Gasman
Thos Honeyman
Honeyman, DeHart & Co
Hon J H Stewart
Medford
Fee
Dillon Hill
Dallas Observer
E C Sanderson
Eugene Divinity School
Dallas
Christian Church
Europe
Palestine
Egypt
BB Burton
San Jose
Cali
Burton
Patterson
N. J
Leon Czolgocz
Cleveland
Emma Goldman
Buffalo
Hosmer Street
Euclid Avenue
Cunningham
J R Cartwright
J E Coleman
W H Davison
Dayla & May
Riley & Perkins
Dr Mendenhall
Ed Ayres
la Grande
Father Przybylski
Bisce
Gvarp
Father Moore
Father Praybyleki
Frank Mason
McKenzie River
LN Roney
Ed E McClanahan
Seattle
Frank Penon
Fairhaven
Wash
Alex Mathews
Misa L. C Holcomb
Capt Gray
Hampton Bros
Big Atore
AM Smith
McMinnville
Meadow Lake
Coast Mountains
Eb E Hawley
Tressure
Blue River District
Hendry Etheridge
Bleeckton
Iowa
Mr Etheridge
B W Baker
Irving
K OF P Ahead
High School
Ncnsecesteseeres
JR Campos
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